Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and the Chinese city of Shihezi plan to explore new joint projects in trade, industry, agriculture, healthcare and other sectors, the Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry said.
The proposals were discussed on 19 October at a meeting between a Shihezi delegation and representatives of the Uzbek chamber. Alisher Shaikhov, an adviser to the chamber's chairman, attended the meeting.
The Chinese delegation was led by Shihezi Deputy Mayor Ding Yi. It also included Kang Chunyi, head of the city's commerce department, and representatives of companies operating in agriculture, industry, healthcare, trade, food production and tourism.
The two sides discussed prospects for expanding trade and economic ties, attracting investment and implementing joint projects. Uzbek representatives presented the country's production and logistics capabilities, proposing closer cooperation with local businesses in the deep processing of raw materials and the manufacture of higher-value-added products.
Representatives of Shihezi shared their experience in cotton cultivation, textile manufacturing, water-saving irrigation technologies, modern agricultural machinery production and alternative energy development. The Chinese delegation also proposed organising practical presentations for Uzbek farmers.
The meeting also addressed potential cooperation in medical equipment manufacturing, telemedicine, joint educational programmes, construction materials production, metallurgy and logistics.
Following the talks, the two sides agreed to continue discussing the proposed initiatives and work on developing specific projects of mutual benefit.
